About this role
MAJOR FUNCTION:
The Labor and Delivery (LD) RN is committed to provide superior, personalized, and compassionate care to pregnant women, their newborns, and families. This unit provides 24/7 care in a family centered manner. Patients cared for by LD RNs are women of childbearing age who are pregnant, and their newborns as well as to selected antepartum and postpartum patients experiencing complications during and after childbirth. This unit is a safe and nurturing environment with consideration given to age and developmental level. As an LD RN, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to the appropriate age of the patient. To provide care to childbearing women and their newborns the LD RN must use their knowledge to assess the physical and emotional needs of the patient/family and develop a plan of care that incorporates these principals. The LD RN must have the ability to implement the plan, and to supervise others with the implementation and assess its effectiveness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- You must be enrolled in a BSN or MSN program from an accredited school of professional nursing within six months of hire or rehire and graduate on or before the third employment anniversary date into a nursing position. BSN or MSN graduates preferred
- Grandfathered Exemption of Educational Requirement:
- Hired on or before May 31, 2013 -- IMC
- Hired on or before August 4, 2015 – IMCW
- Hired on or before May 31, 2023 – IMCM
- Must meet all requirement of basic RN job description and perform independently for all elements.
- MB or Maternal child health experience preferred.
Certification/ Licensure:
- RN Current registration with New Jersey State Board of Nursing required.
- National certification recommended within 3 years of hire preferred.
- BLS required.
- NRP within 3 months of hire required.
- ACLS within 3 months of hire required.
- Basic Fetal Monitoring within 3 months of hire required.
Physical Requirements Place an N, O, F or C in the boxes below N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly >80%) | |||||
| Lifting <20lbs | F | Standing | F | Sitting | O |
| Lifting 20-50lbs | O | Climbing | O | Kneeling | O |
| Lifting>50lbs | O | Crouching | O | Reaching | F |
| Carrying | O | Hearing | F | Walking | F |
| Pushing | F | Talking | F | Vision | F |
| Environmental Conditions | |||||
| Noise | O | Varied Temperatures | F | Cleaning Agents | F |
| Noxious odors | O | Patient Exposure | F | Operative Equipment | F |
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Other facts
About Inspira Health
Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization serving communities across southern New Jersey. The system traces its roots to 1899 and comprises three hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, eight multi-specialty health centers, and locations throughout South Jersey. These include urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; sleep medicine labs; cardiac testing facilities; behavioral health, digestive health and wound care centers; home care and hospice; and more than 35 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Camden and Atlantic counties.
Together with our medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and other health care providers, we provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. Our clinical and support staffs are focused on providing quality care in a safe environment for every patient. And we understand that to provide excellent care to our patients, we must also be sensitive to the needs of their families. The love and support of family can comfort and strengthen patients while aiding the healing process.
In support of our mission to improve the lives of all we serve, the leadership and staff of Inspira Health are dedicated to clinical and service excellence. However, as a leading regional health network, we are committed to doing more than just that. We believe our organization must become a source of inspiration, encouraging everyone to lead healthier lives. This can only be achieved by working together with our communities; by bringing vital services to the towns and neighborhoods we serve; and partnering with like-minded organizations to create a culture throughout our region that fosters good health for everyone.
What you'll do
- The Labor and Delivery RN provides personalized and compassionate care to pregnant women and their newborns. They assess physical and emotional needs, develop care plans, and supervise the implementation of these plans.
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